Friday, May 19, 2017

Full Circle 156

This Full Circle began when Karen left a comment on the blog. “Christian Milsten is a brother in law to my great uncle. Is this picture still available? Thank you.” She contacted me by email and I mailed the photo to her.

I mailed the photo and Karen said she would get back to me with some family info.

Hi Connie: I apologize for the delay in sending you info on Helene. I have 2 relatives who married sisters to Christian Milsten. Helene was married to Christian Milsten. Christian was a brother in law to my 1st cousin, 2 times removed. His name was Gunder Pladsen. Gunder was married to Randine Milsten who is a younger sister of Christian. We remain in touch with the Pladsen relative who now live by Watford City, ND. Then my great uncle, Ole Aasen married Mari Milsten who was a younger sister of Christian's. Ole was an uncle to my Dad. They moved to Melfort, Saskatchwan. Ole and Mari had 9 children. We keep in touch with this branch of the family also. According to Christian Milsten's obituary: He was a most highly respected citizen of Gary, MN. He came to this country at the age of 21 and settled in Freeborn County. He was married to Helena on 12/28/1876. Helena and he moved to Norman County in 1880 where they settled on their homestead n the town of Strand. They lived there for 10-12 years. Then they bought a farm in Bear Park where lived for a few years. Then they moved to Gary went into business. Christian died before Helena. They had no children. That is a short summary of how Helena Hanson is related to us. Thank you for the picture. Karen

It is wonderful when relatives give us a little insight into their relatives lives!
Thanks for stopping by.

So exciting to see another photo returned home to family--especially to someone who cares enough to keep track of all these distant relatives. Congratulations on another Full Circle, Connie! What you do is inspiring!

Hi, Thanks for the comments, your input on these old photos is appreciated! I don't do awards, award me a comment! English only please! This is a word verification free blog. I can no longer accept anonymous comments. Connie

Photos No Longer Forgotten

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This is my place for photos that have been forgotten and left behind. A look into the past. They were in a couple of boxes in an Antique shop..I couldn't resist them. I now search Antique Shops and Garage sales for old photos. If possible I like to return them to family. There are links to older Full Circles at the bottom of this page :)

Full Circle 82 Photo Numbers 1413,1466 (1 photo),1474 (3 photos),1475 (7 photos) and nine others to Sterling ( he is in some of the photos) Total 21 photosFull Circle 81 Photo Number 1423 to Ann's daughter Melissa

Photos No Longer Forgotten

Full Circle 80 Photos Number 1454 and 1450 to Arlene, one photo is of her and one is of her Aunts.